5 states with the largest decreases in dentist pay

Idaho saw the largest decrease in annual dentist pay between 2020 and 2021, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Here are five states with the largest decreases in dentist pay, using salary data from 2020 and 2021, the latest year data is available:

Idaho

2020: $206,360

2021: $124,750

Percentage decrease: 39.5 percent

 

Alaska

2020: $242,850

2021: $168,390

Percentage decrease: 30.6 percent

 

Nevada

2020: $203,450

2021: $151,130

Percentage decrease: 25.7 percent

 

Vermont

2020: $254,190

2021: $190,030

Percentage decrease: 25.2 percent

 

Colorado

2020: $184,550

2021: $139,460

Percentage decrease: 24.4 percent

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